Flax Granola

From Lyn-Genet Recitas’ book, The Plan. She says, “Making your own flax granola is very easy. You can double the amounts of ingredients if you wish, to have more granola on hand.” You may use any amounts or combination of dried fruits and nuts as the ones listed below are suggestions. Prep time doesn’t include the overnight refrigeration. Where no amount is indicated it is "to taste".

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1  cup  whole flax seed
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄8 cup raisins
• 1⁄4 cup  almonds
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts
• 1⁄8 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄8 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

1. 1. Combine the flaxseeds with water seasoned with cinnamon and the other spices as desired. Refrigerate overnight. Spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet and bake at 275° F for 50 minutes to an hour, turning several times to dry out.
2. 2. Optional: during the last 10 minutes you may add raisins, nuts, and other dried fruits of your choosing.